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Why Men Gangrape!
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Why Men Gangrape!

I went undercover for up to a week each with nine men who had raped across the country, two of whom were involved in gang-rapes. Here is what I learnt.

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December 22, 2019
Violent Justice
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Violent Justice

Despite legal and ethical challenges, the police and the government continue to take credit for the Hyderabad encounter.

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4 mins  |
December 22, 2019
Slowdown Also Creates Opportunities
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Slowdown Also Creates Opportunities

ABIDALI NEEMUCHWALA spearheaded many initiatives at Wipro that have helped the information technology giant become a nimble and agile organisation once again.

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December 22, 2019
Sisters' Stories
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Sisters' Stories

Women from different walks of life shared intriguing accounts of courage, tenacity and resilience at We The Women.

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December 22, 2019
A Village, Charred
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A Village, Charred

Bhatan Khera is struggling to come to terms with the horrific attack on a rape victim.

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December 22, 2019
Kill, Joy
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Kill, Joy

Relatives and friends in Hubballi celebrate V.C. Sajjanar, the cop who headed the team that shot dead the four accused in the Hyderabad rape case.

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December 22, 2019
What If It's Your Daughter?
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What If It's Your Daughter?

EVERY RAPE SHINES THE LIGHT ON OUR OWN UNSEEN SELVES AND AT THE CHOICES WE MAKE EVERY DAY. BLAME NO ONE. BLAME OURSELVES

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December 22, 2019
I Am A Tourist, Because I Go Without Invitation
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I Am A Tourist, Because I Go Without Invitation

Many an eyebrow was raised in July, when Jagdeep Dhankhar was appointed governor of West Bengal. The low-profile lawyer appeared to be the antithesis of what the ruling Trinamool Congress was anticipating. The party had expected the Union government to appoint a hardcore hindutva leader, since relations between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hit a new low in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections in April and May.

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December 22, 2019
Hitting A New Law
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Hitting A New Law

The citizenship legislation might help the BJP electorally, but it will have to first ride out the public anger

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December 22, 2019
Lonely Lotus
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Lonely Lotus

Jharkhand has never voted for a single-party government. Can the BJP buck the trend?

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December 22, 2019
Man Of The Year
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Man Of The Year

A fascination for the Sahyadri led to Madhav Gadgil’s extensive knowledge of India’s ecosystems. As an ‘incurable optimist’ he is determined to see them thrive

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December 15, 2019
Shades Of Grey
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Shades Of Grey

With the verdict in the Unnao rape case on the horizon, people in Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s village are split on his alleged role in the crime

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December 15, 2019
Porn-Fed Assault
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Porn-Fed Assault

India’s millennials have grown up on misogynistic and debasing porn. They need to be reeducated that real sex is all about pleasing all genders and dehumanising none

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December 15, 2019
Win And Whine
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Win And Whine

Despite trumping the BJP in the recent bypolls, Mamata Banerjee is worried about the growing clout of Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM

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December 15, 2019
Enter, The Empire
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Enter, The Empire

The City Football Group’s entry into the Indian Super League could provide a much-needed stimulus for the sport in India

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December 15, 2019
Maharashtra - One Chair, Three Cheers
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Maharashtra - One Chair, Three Cheers

How the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance fought its way to power

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December 08, 2019
Uddhav Thackeray Takes a Giant Leap To Find New Political Allies, And The Chief Minister's Chair
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Uddhav Thackeray Takes a Giant Leap To Find New Political Allies, And The Chief Minister's Chair

As an artist-turned-politician, Uddhav Thackeray has softened the Shiv Sena’s belligerent brand of politics. But his lack of administrative experience, and the pulls and pressures of an unlikely alliance, will test his limits as an artful leader

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December 08, 2019
The Big Binge Theory
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The Big Binge Theory

Cable and DTH connections are becoming passé, as an increasing number of Indians discover a more convenient way of watching TV

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December 08, 2019
Modi And Shah Have An Earthquake Coming Their Way
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Modi And Shah Have An Earthquake Coming Their Way

AATISH TASEER

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7 mins  |
December 08, 2019
The Rani's Rebirth
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The Rani's Rebirth

A mother and daughter together retell the story of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi

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4 mins  |
December 08, 2019
In The Pink
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In The Pink

Despite Bangladesh’s poor showing and some visibility issues with the pink ball, the day-night experiment was a hit

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4 mins  |
December 08, 2019
Ruthless, Reckless
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Ruthless, Reckless

The BJP’s allies are unimpressed by its top brass’s rash approach to expansion

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4 mins  |
December 08, 2019
Crisis Control
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Crisis Control

The Congress chose ideological compromise to prevent the organisation from withering away in the state

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December 08, 2019
Crazy Cat Gentlemen
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Crazy Cat Gentlemen

Male And Single In The City? Adopt A Cat!

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December 08, 2019
Fission And Coalition
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Fission And Coalition

Will a Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government come to power in Maharashtra or will there be another Operation Lotus?

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November 24, 2019
Mystic And The Moolah
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Mystic And The Moolah

How Kalki Bhagwan’s political connections doomed his spiritual empire

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November 17, 2019
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Naga Accord - NSCN(IM) Sticks To Its Guns

The Centre might have brought the NSCN(IM) back to the table, but the decades-old Naga talks are yet to reach a resolution

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November 17, 2019
Why Did Whatsapp Keep Quiet For A Year?
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Why Did Whatsapp Keep Quiet For A Year?

Dr Gulshan Rai, India’s first national cyber security coordinator, served a four-year stint as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cyber security adviser before leaving office on April 30.

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November 17, 2019
The Telecom Sector Is Looking At An Existential Crisis; So Are Its Thousands Of Employees
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The Telecom Sector Is Looking At An Existential Crisis; So Are Its Thousands Of Employees

The telecom sector is looking at an existential crisis; so are its thousands of employees

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December 01, 2019
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Whats-Trap - Can't Reveal Our Client In India, Says Israel Company Behind Pegasus Spyware

Only governments use Pegasus Spyware, say its makers. No orders were given to purchase pegasus, says the Indian Government. As the mystery of the WhatsApp breach deepens, one thing appears clear: there may be no escaping surveillance technologies

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November 17, 2019